Mason&#39;s line holder



Aug.- 3 192s. '15594,836

J.'D. INGRAM MASONS LINE HOLDER Filed Nov. 12, 1924 l .3M v

Patented Aug. 3, 1926.

JOHN D. INGRA'M, OF NORTH CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA.

MASON S LINE HOLDER.

Application'led November 12, 1,924. Serial N0. 749,462..

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in line holdersprincipally adapted for use by masons or bricklayers and has for itsprincipal object to provide a simple and elicient means whereby a linemay be held in a taut condition so as to enable the mason to lay a rowof bricks in proper alignment.

Another import-ant object of the invention is to provide a line holderof the above mentioned characten'wherein the same is of such aconstruction as to facilitate the ready adjustment of the same from onerow of bricks to the next adjacent row, thus saving considerable timeand labor in positioning the line ,previous to the laying of the row ofbricks.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a line holder ofthe above mentioned character, which is simple in construction,inexpensive, strong and durable and furthermore adapted for the purposesfor which it is designated.

Other objects and advantages of this invention will become apparentduring the course of the following description.

n the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specification and inwhich like ,numerals designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure l is a side elevation showing my in-` vention in use.

Figure 2 is a sectional view taken approximately on line 2-2 of Figure1, and

Figure 3 is a detail perspective View (if one of the blocks.

ln the drawing wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown thepreferred embodiment of my invention, the numerals l and 2 designate apair of cooperating supporting blocks with which is associated the line3 and the blocks provide the means for holding the line in a tautcondition in the manner hereinafter to be more fully described. As theblocks are of substantially the same construction, the description ofoneis thought to suflice for the description of both.

Each of the members comprises a block portion l and extending outwardlyfrom the base of each block is the 'extension 5. The extension comprisesthe side flanges 6 and 7 respectively, and the bottom faces of the side'flanges taper gradually toward the outer end of the extension in themanner clearly illus trated in Figures 2 and 3 of the drawing.

The extension 5 also tapers gradually from the block 4; to the outer endof the extension in the manner clearly illustrated in Figure 2.

The extension `5 is provided with a transf versely extendingy slot 8adjacent each block and terminates in the central opening 9. The slot 8extends inwardly from one of the sides of the extension in the mannerclearly illustrated in Figure 3. The purpose of the provision of theslot 8 in the extension of each block is to provide a` means kforreceiving the line or cord 3. The cord extends over the bottom face ofthe extension `o-n each block and is received in the slot andthe-central opening provided therein in the manners illustrated inFigures 1 and 2 of the drawing.. `The inner Aface of each block f i isundercut at the juncture with extension 5 as illustrated at t in Figure3 to permit the cord to more easily enter the slot 8.

After the line has been drawn taut, the ends thereof extend over theupper face of each extension and around one side of each block and isthen inserted in the slot 10 provided in the upper faces of the blocksin the manner clearly illustrated in Figures l and 2 of the drawing. Theends are then wrapped around the outer side portions of the blocks so asto prevent any possibility of the line yor cord from unwinding and willenable the line to be held in a taut condi- Jpion without having to.place knots in the For4 securing the blocks in proper position I provideeach block with a vertically extending opening such as is shown at 11for the reception of a stake which is adapted to `be driven into themortar in the manner shown in Figure 2. The stake 11 will hold eachblock in proper position so that the line 3 will extend in properalignment with the last row of bricks so that an additional row ofbricks may be placed on the last adjacent row and in such a manner as tosecure the proper positioning of the row of bricks thereon in the mannerwell known in the art. The slot 11 is only adapted toy be used forreceiving the anchoring pin 11 when t-he mortar is soft. However, shouldthe mortar harden,v a nail is used as the anchoring means and aIvertical groove such as is shown at 10 is provided in each of the blocksadjacent the slots 10 for receiving such fastening means, it beingunderstood of course that the nail will be driven into the hardenedmortar. y g

For further securing the blocks in proper position, a suitable openingl2 is formed in each extension adjacent the outer free end thereof` andthis opening is preferably lo-k cated at a point intermediate the sidesof the extension. A nail or the like such as is shown yat 13 is driventhrough each opening 12 into the mortar/between -one row of bricks andthe neXt adjacent row Which is to be formed above the aforementionedrow. When the nails arein position, the cord 3 Will engage the undersideof ythe nails and by having `the openings l2 of a suitable diameter,the brick layer or mason can readily see Whether lornotfthe cord or lineis disposed properly across the bricks.

Itwill-*thus be' seen Vfrom the foregoing descripti.on,that.a lineholder has been provided Which'is simple in construction, inexpensive,strongand durable and nrther so arranged as to enable the same to be.easily and. readily adjustedl Without necessitating the untyi'ng of thecord or line .each time the blocks are moved. c While I have :shown theypreferred ernbodiinent of my invention, it is to be understood thatvarious changes in the size, shape and arrangement of parts may beresorted to Without A-de arting from the spirit of the invention an theyscope or' the appended claim.

Having thus described the invention, What I ,claim isz-- A line kholdercomprising a block, an eX- tension formed on the base thereof, the innerface of the block beingunder cut at the juncture .of Ithe block with.the extension, said eXte-nison-being provided With an opening adjacentthe inner face of the block, the

extension being further provided with slot which extends fromrthe sideof the same and communicates With the opening, said block being providedWith aline receiving slot in the upper .portion thereof2 the block andthe extension being further provided With anchoring member receivingopenings respectively. i

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

J. D. INGRAM.

